France, April 17 -- The talks will cover several urgent issues, including a massive loan for Ukraine and roughly €17 billion in EU funds frozen during Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

Magyar's party, Tisza, won a sweeping victory in the 12 April elections.

One of Tisza's campaign pledges was to restore Hungary's ties with the EU and convince it to unblock the funding, which has been withheld since 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule of law. 

Brussels accused Orban's government of dismantling judicial independence, restricting media freedom and infringing on minority rights.

Of the €27 billion earmarked for Hungary, €17 billion remains frozen.

"The clock is ticking for a number of topics," European Commissi...